need .22 rifle recommendations

[terrapin]

i want to get a reliable semi automatic .22 rifle. i want it to be as powerful as it can be so i think that excludes rimfire? any of you gun guys got some ideas for a good solid reliable option? i would like to spend around 500 bucks.

i dont know much about guns so specific model recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

reliable
powerful (for a .22)
options for magazines with lots of bullets.
easy to maintain.

 

[TardStrong]

@Chesten_Hesten

 

[deadshot138]

There's a weapons and tactics sub forum. Look into an AR chambered in .22lr

 

[terrapin]

There's a weapons and tactics sub forum. Look into an AR chambered in .22lr

didnt realize there was a sub-forum. maybe a mod will move it.

@Ruprecht

 

[deadshot138]

didnt realize there was a sub-forum. maybe a mod will move it.

Yeah just a better chance of the knowledgeable dudes on the site being able to give insight. Why .22? Looking to kill some varmints?

 

[terrapin]

Yeah just a better chance of the knowledgeable dudes on the site being able to give insight. Why .22? Looking to kill some varmints?

i just like them and honestly because i cant miss with them.

 

[SakurabasEar]

Your neighbor must have crossed the line

 

[terrapin]

Your neighbor must have crossed the line

my neighbors are all rats!!

 

[TheNinja]

A 22lr is going to be rimfire. If you don’t want that you need to jump up to .223. But that’s quite a difference in power and in cost. You can shoot 22lr for like 5-6 cents a round. 223 is going to run you like 45 cents per round.

40 grain bullet at 1250 fps vs a 55-65 grain bullet at 3000 fps.

If you want a reliable 22 with tons of aftermarket parts and mods then get a Ruger 10/22. Can’t go wrong.

 

[terrapin]

A 22lr is going to be rimfire. If you don’t want that you need to jump up to .223. But that’s quite a difference in power and in cost. You can shoot 22lr for like 5-6 cents a round. 223 is going to run you like 45 cents per round.

If you want a reliable 22 with tons of aftermarket parts and mods then get a Ruger 10/22. Can’t go wrong.

that is very helpful. i did not know .22 only came in rimfire. i actually have my eyes on one at big 5 sports that has a stainless steele barrel and is a ruger. cheap rounds sounds great.

 

[TheNinja]

that is very helpful. i did not know .22 only came in rimfire. i actually have my eyes on one at big 5 sports that has a stainless steele barrel and is a ruger. cheap rounds sounds great.

I’d you live in certain states (not California like me ) you can get them shipped directly to your house too. In CA you have to ship it to a dealer or some FFL.

there are tons of 22lr styles. Check out someplace like buds gun shop online and see what you like. Ruger 10-22 is kind of the standard. Marlin made or makes a model 60 that I grew up with. I recently got a Winchester wildcat for my kids. It’s much cheaper than the Ruger. Hindsight I’d spend more and get the Ruger. I’d get the takedown model but the standard is great.

 

[spamking]

I second the recommendation for a Ruger 10/22. You also can get an AR chambered in 22 LR, 17 HMR or 22 WMR.

https://gun.deals/ is a great place to start.

 

[deadshot138]

A 22lr is going to be rimfire. If you don’t want that you need to jump up to .223. But that’s quite a difference in power and in cost. You can shoot 22lr for like 5-6 cents a round. 223 is going to run you like 45 cents per round.

40 grain bullet at 1250 fps vs a 55-65 grain bullet at 3000 fps.

If you want a reliable 22 with tons of aftermarket parts and mods then get a Ruger 10/22. Can’t go wrong.

.223 is about to go through the roof as well. Ammo manufacturers are stopping civilian production to send supplies overseas

 

[irish_thug]

If you want a reliable 22 with tons of aftermarket parts and mods then get a Ruger 10/22. Can’t go wrong.

This is the correct answer

 

[irish_thug]

Ruger 10/22 is infinitely customizable, and an excellent plinker. A simple kit purchase turns it from this:

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[lsa]

Ruger 10/22 is infinitely customizable, and an excellent plinker. A simple kit purchase turns it from this:

Into this:

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[irish_thug]

I cant see Into this

 

[ralphc1]

A 22lr is going to be rimfire. If you don’t want that you need to jump up to .223. But that’s quite a difference in power and in cost. You can shoot 22lr for like 5-6 cents a round. 223 is going to run you like 45 cents per round.

40 grain bullet at 1250 fps vs a 55-65 grain bullet at 3000 fps.

If you want a reliable 22 with tons of aftermarket parts and mods then get a Ruger 10/22. Can’t go wrong.

The .22 long rifle bullet is .223 diameter. There are .22-250 and the .22 Swift that use a .224 bullet and are centerfire.

I think you would be better off with the 10/22 rimfire. If you need knockdown power, use CCI Stinger ammo.

 

[irish_thug]

GSG is a lot of fun as well

 

[My Spot]

Ruger 10/22 or S&W M&P 15-22.